Hello, again. I have officially moved back home after 13 months. Things were a little stressy in December and January, but I finally feel settled and refocused to continue moving through life back in this direction with my husband. I am beyond grateful things worked out– we’ve put in a lot of work, and I…
Tag: building wealth
Ambition
A discussion on Instagram this week helped me put some things in perspective. My job dissatisfaction and burnout had crept into my own self-worth, but it doesn’t need to be that way. It’s not that way.
My Projected FIRE Timeline
Wondering when you can expect to reach $1 million net worth? I found a handy video that shows you how to build a spreadsheet with projections.
May 2021 Budget Review
And that’s a wrap of our May budget! See where we were on track and where we might need to make adjustments. I also talk about how we were able to still funnel thousands into investments with two major expenses this month.
May Investment Contributions (and YTD Totals)
Our most expensive month of the year didn’t set us back on investing. Read more for a breakout of May investment contributions, year-to-date contributions, and account totals!
Should We Move?
We’re always told not to make big decisions when you’re emotional– but what if it’s built up over years? We’ve faced some difficulties this week that are making us choose between FIRE goals and happiness in between.
A Look Into Our Side Hustles
The further I get into our pursuit of FIRE, the more I realize side hustles are a great way to bring in extra money, build some new skills, and give me a sneak peak into a Barista FIRE lifestyle.
May 2021 Goals
Finish Duma Key. Good book, bad technology habits. I need to practice getting away from screens. 9-hour workdays plus my undying love for YouTube and unhealthy dependency on Instagram equals zero quality productivity. Finish The Science of Getting Rich. It’s not long, just read it already. Declutter for 2 hours. I did NONE of this…